Our Team
Adrianna Cherkas
Adrianna has dedicated her career to advocating on behalf of children and students. She provides a voice for students, defending their legal rights within their school or the criminal justice system.
Katie Metcalfe
Katie has practiced special education and pupil services law since 2010. Although Katie represented public school districts in the past, she always had an eye on the best interest of students.
Jennifer Wilczynski
Jennifer has dedicated her career to child advocacy, with previous experience in juvenile justice, foster care, and restorative practices in schools.
Nicky Mendez
Nicky is the founder of Mendez Advocacy. She is a Philly native, Puerto Rican, neurodivergent, Educational Advocate and Consultant and a parent to a son with special education needs.
Caitlyn Karetsky
Caitlyn began working as a paralegal in February 2024. She graduated from West Chester University with a bachelor’s degree in political science.